Capsicum Bell Peppers (燈籠椒)

These bell peppers are packed in different colours. All immature peppers start green on the plant. As the peppers develop on the plant, their hue changes from green to yellow, orange and red. Green peppers have a more bitter flavour profile, while orange and yellow peppers are sweeter and red peppers taste the sweetest.

STORAGE

Store your peppers by spreading them out in the vegetable compartment of your fridge to keep them fresh for longer. Raw peppers will keep in the fridge for 1 to 2 weeks, while cooked peppers will keep for 3 to 5 days.

FUN FACTS & TIPS

As peppers have a fleshy texture and thick, brittle skin, they are usually cut into chunks or strips before being boiled or steamed. Boiled or steamed peppers should be tender but not overcooked so that their colour does not fade. Boiling peppers takes about 5 minutes, while steaming takes a little longer, up to 15 minutes.

NUTRITION & HEALTH BENEFITS

• Helps build and maintain bone structure and strength
• Naturally lowers blood pressure
• Reduces the risk of heart disease
• Helps with muscle movement, mood, learning and memory
• Helps prevent constipation
• Promotes regularity for a healthy digestive tract
• Increases the feeling of fullness and reduces appetite
• May help reduce the severity and duration of a cold

High in vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamins b6, vitamin K, folate, and many other vitamins and minerals.

Common Names: Green, Yellow, Red Capsicums, Capsicum, Paprika, Papurika, Pepper, Mixed Colour Capsicums, Solanaceae, Tri-colour Capsiucms, 三色小灯笼椒,